WS1 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4BJ

WS1 4BJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4BJ, encompassing approximately 5598 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 4BJ area, explore the WS1 4BJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 4BJ area, visit the WS1 4BJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 4BJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bescot Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Dale Street with total crimes: 3
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 3

WS1 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.79-16.67%
Other theft30.890.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-66.67%
Public order20.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.86-4.76%
Public order63.57500.00%
Vehicle crime61.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.07500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.970.00%
Other theft53.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.97-32.26%
Other theft53.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-50.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.9034.78%
Other theft65.54500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.71300.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.614.55%
Criminal damage and arson74.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.7210.00%
Vehicle crime43.93100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.25-4.76%
Burglary23.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Other theft20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.0723.53%
Burglary33.75-25.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.50-5.56%
Public order53.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Burglary40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft30.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.500.00%
Public order43.220.00%
Drugs40.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202420
June 202421
May 202421
April 202431
March 202423
February 202422
January 202420
December 202321
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bescot Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 3. Love Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornmill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Queen Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1